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Standfirst: Such is the concern about keel and rudder failure among marine industry regulators that Kraken News will be keeping its readers informed.
If you have ever witnessed a boat colliding with a rock or other submerged obstacle you will know that there is an almighty thump and the whole boat shakes and judders. While such hard groundings seldom result in catastrophic keel failure, something has to give and even the sturdiest keels can easily be damaged by such an impact.
While you can't prevent a strike, there's a lot you can do to mitigate or even prevent damage.
Sailing technical blog. Hints and tips for cruising sailors exploring the world by sailboat.
Professional solo racer, Pip Hare, brings us this guide to solo sailing, providing top hints and tips for your first big passage alone
Some types of corrosion are easy to spot, but stress corrosion cracking has the potential to weaken your rig with very little warning, says Vyv Cox
What is an in-mast furling mainsail?Unlike a traditional mainsail that is hoisted and doused vertically with a halyard, an in-mast furling mainsail wraps around a tube inside a hollow mast.
Do you have a foggy view? You can replace your sprayhood windows for just a few pounds, says Jake Kavanagh
BoatHowTo - Expert knowledge on Boat Electrics & Mechanics: Nigel Calder, Michael Herrmann & Jan Athenst dt teach you how to do things right
Learn how to climb your mast solo or short handed and head aloft with confidence with this step by step expert guide from Pro Skipper and Tech Ed Fox Morgan